Rising since 1995, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Aiya since 1995
Babies named Aiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 269 |
| 2020s | 230 |
Meaning & origin
Aiya is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1995. It reached its peak rank of 4,265 in 2025, showing steady growth over three decades, particularly in California where it is most common. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since its debut, but it remains uncommon with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 48,705. The name's appeal likely lies in its soft, melodic sound and similarity to more established names like Aya or Maya. While its exact meaning is unclear, it fits a contemporary pattern of names ending in the fashionable 'iya' suffix.
Aiya is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It likely arose as a phonetic variant of the name Aya, which has multiple origins: in Japanese it can mean 'color' or 'design', while in Hebrew it appears as a short form of names like Ariel. The spelling with 'i' follows a trend of soft, vowel-heavy names popular in recent decades. Its usage has grown slowly but steadily, particularly in California.
Where Aiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aiya” around the world
Where Aiya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Aiya
Names that share Aiya's style, for a brother or sister.
